Bolger bred the yearling in Ireland. Produced from the Phone Trick mare Hymn of the Dawn, she is a full sister to Dawn Approach, who won the Sept. 15 Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (Ire-I). Dawn Approach's other 2012 efforts include victories in the Coventry (Eng-II) and Alfred Nobel Rochestown stakes.

The results for the opening session included a gross of €13,553,500 ($17,500,000) for the 152 yearlings that were sold. The average price was €89,168 ($115,132) and the median price was €55,000 ($71,015). Compared to last year, when 175 horses were sold, the gross rose 26.8%. The average and median increased 46% and 31%, respectively.